“Station in Vitebsk” is an artwork created by Marc Chagall in 1914 in Liozna, near Vitebsk, Belarus. Rendered with Indian ink on paper, this piece exemplifies the Expressionism art movement. The artwork, which measures 16.7 x 22.5 cm, falls within the genre painting category.
The artwork portrays a bustling scene at a train station, characteristic of Chagall’s unique style. The composition is populated by various figures engaged in different activities. In the foreground, two men can be seen carrying a stretcher with an individual lying on it. To the left, a man with a rifle appears to be in motion while behind him, a woman holding a child walks along the street. The background features a train, smoke billowing from its smokestack, along with buildings that suggest a small town’s skyline. Chagall’s use of Indian ink provides a stark and evocative contrast, enhancing the expressive nature of the scene depicted.
